Exercises > Outward leg raises

Outward leg raises

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Goal
Primary: Build muscles
Secondary: Prevent falls
Target area

Side-hip muscles

Description

This exercise helps strengthen the hip abductors (outside of hip) which are very important for standing, walking, and balance. This exercise challenges the same group of muscles on both legs.

Video
How to

Stand up tall and hold onto to a stable surface if needed.

  1. Keep the knee straight as you raise the leg out to the side of the body slowly.
  2. Return to the start position.

Repeat.

Repetitions

1x10

Difficulty description

Hold onto to a stable surface 
Repeat for both legs

Repetitions

2x10

Difficulty description

Hold onto to a stable surface 
Repeat for both legs

Repetitions

3x10

Difficulty description

Repeat for both legs

Repetitions

4x10

Difficulty description

Repeat for both legs

Repetitions

5x10

Difficulty description

Repeat for both legs

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